Jumping spider doesn’t have grip or jump

Aives

Arachnopeon
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I’ve had my Phidippus pius for about a month now (hes about 3 months old) , since I’ve had him he hasn’t settled anywhere in his cage and has barely webbed anywhere. He spends all of his time on the back wall or on the rocks on the floor even with lots of climbing places. And he has almost zero grip and stumbles around everywhere falling off things. I’ve also never once seen him jump!
He has eaten twice but with massive intervention (partially squishing the fly and holding him to it). He drinks a lot of water. I just don’t know what could be wrong with him or if it is just how he is? Does anyone have any advise? Thank you
 

fcat

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Can we see a picture of him, as well as his enclosure?.

Has he molted for you yet?

Do his movements otherwise look purposeful?
 

viper69

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For tarantulas, less stick is a sign of impending molt. Can’t imagine it’s any different for jumpers
 

goofyGoober99

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Less grip is a sign of premolt and old age for jumpers. Do you know how old he is? Would you be great if you could get some pics of him and the enclosure so people can get a better idea of the situation.
 
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